Local teams win titles at Challenge Cup
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Once the dust – better make that ice shavings - had settled, a pair of local teams came away with gold medals on Sunday.The annual Tri-Town Toyota Challenge Cup, hosted by the Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association (TSMHA) was held February 1-3.The 15-team tournament saw
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Chris Collins Memorial a memorable event
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — If you looked around, his big wide smile was mirrored in the faces of the players at the Chris Collins Memorial Basketball Tournament last week.“Everyone was having a good time. The level of participation speaks to Chris and how people feel about him. I didn’t
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Little Rocks sweeps away the cold
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The sixth annual Little Rocks Funspiel was in the house at the CHCC on Saturday.“(A) fabulous time was had by all - children and parents,” said Bruce Culp from the Little Rocks program.The Cobalt-Haileybury Curling Club (CHCC) hosted the event January 26 for youngsters aged
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Latest tourney features Midgets and Bantams
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Hockey fans have another opportunity to watch as much live, fast-paced – and free – hockey as they can fit into a weekend starting Friday afternoon.“The 2019 Tri-Town Toyota Bantam Rep, Midget Rep and Midget House Challenge Cup Tournament is being hosted this weekend in
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Cubs split home-and-home with Flyers
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Same two teams, two very different results.What was the difference between the two games?“It was very hard to figure out for sure. I don’t know other than just when our team decides to not work very hard we're not very effective. When we work hard
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Youth escape the cold on the ice at Horne Granite
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The coldest weekend of this winter season (so far) was nothing compared to the cool on-ice action at the Horne Granite Curling Club.The annual Tri-Town Toyota Youth Challenge was held January 18-20 at the New Liskeard club.“The weekend was fantastic,” said Angie Manners, one of
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TDSS girls win January Classic at home
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — They came, they saw and they skated away with a championship.The Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS) Saints Girls hockey team won the inaugural TDSS January Classic Exhibition Tournament at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena on Thursday, January 17.The Saints competed against Chippewa Secondary School and
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Cubs looking to build on final Peterborough game
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Facing some of the top Triple A Midget teams in the province, the New Liskeard Cubs were unable to get a win in Peterborough but did finish relatively strong.“The fourth game we played very well, we worked hard,” said head coach Steve Polyblank.The Cubs took
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Haileybury skating club hosting 180 hopefuls
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Twirls and spins and golden ambitions will be on display January 18-20 at the Haileybury arena.The Haileybury Figure Skating Club (HFSC) is hosting the 2019 Super Series at the rink with skaters from across the province and into Quebec.“It used to be called the James
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Ski village kicks-off the 2019 season
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter LORRAIN TOWNSHIP — It was cold, very cold, with temperatures of -25 C, not including the wind chill factor.But that didn’t deter hundreds from the the Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard Village’s (TTSSV) opening day Saturday, January 12.“We had over 200 people come out to enjoy the fabulous conditions
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